We are so grateful and full of pride – the total is in and we raised a record $125,694! We couldn’t do it without the support of all of our sponsors, our wonderful anonymous donor who agreed to match whatever we raised and mostly you – the community members who showed us that what we do is important to you. …

Perfect Little House Co. GGLO Design Windermere Bainbridge Watson McDonell These valuable partners help ensure that every dollar raised can be used for our housing and housing related programs – couldn’t do it without them!

This is HRB’s own Julie Stone! She manages this program which is designed to reduce health, safety, and accessibility barriers for elderly and disabled Islanders who meet certain income requirements. Adaptations can be made to your home to help meet the challenges of living independently. Some examples: wheelchair ramps, grab bars, and bathroom modifications. Funding is available for qualifying modifications. …

A Kitchen That Works was a Community Partner Level sponsor of the recent HRB 2017 Fall Fundraising Breakfast. Thank you, A Kitchen That Works! The generosity of our sponsors makes it possible for HRB to ensure the vitality and diversity of Bainbridge Island through affordable housing. Stay tuned for updated results from our Fall Fundraising Breakfast!

“Socially we are woven into the fabric of society, where every man is like one thread in a piece of cloth. No single thread has a right to say, “I will stay here no longer,” and draw out. No man has a right to make a hole in the well-woven fabric of society.” HENRY WARD BEECHER, Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit

Some of you may not remember all the way back to the 1960s on Bainbridge Island but that is when One Call For All was born. Some wise Islanders decided to combine all the appeals of local non-profits into one – making it easier for folks to give to one or all of their favorite charities without being bombarded with …

As this week comes to an end HRB was honored, along with Helpline House, to accept a proclamation from the City Council of Bainbridge Island and the council meeting this week. HRB works every day to prevent homelessness just as Helpline works every day to alleviate hunger.

Those who attended our fundraising breakfast on November 2nd heard these words from Executive Director Phedra Elliott. This sums up what HRB is all about and why we think what we do is very important to the entire community. For those of you who couldn’t be there – we hope you will find this a reason to donate to HRB. There …

HRB wants to say congrats to all the winners in the recent City Council race. We look forward to working with all the new members of the council as well as returning members – all working towards solutions to the Island’s housing issues. Roll up your sleeves everyone – 2018 is going to be an exciting year!

Housing Resources Bainbridge proudly participates in One Call for All. Your Red Envelope should have arrived in the mail a couple weeks back so dig it out and remember us when you give! You can also give online

“It is time for this community to admit that this isn’t just the working class’ problem, it’s everyone’s problem.” The issue of housing affordability and access to housing is not just our issue – it is happening all around us. Here is one woman’s perspective from Bellingham, Washington, not far to the north. Like Bainbridge Island, it’s a desirable, some …

“Millions of Americans can’t afford rent and only a quarter of those who need government help get it.” So begins a new podcast from FrontLine Dispatch. This investigative report from Dallas, Texas, shares viewpoints from all sides – the landlord, government officials, and tenants. It also does a good job of pointing out the complexities of providing safe, affordable homes …

Want to know how the Bainbridge City Council candidates stand on the topic of affordable housing? The Kitsap Sun‘s City Council election guide features the candidates’ answers to six topics, one of which is affordable housing. Here is how the candidates responded: North Ward Joe Deets: “Deets said he’d like to see the city develop code standards that encourage the …

Carley Construction is a Community Partner Level sponsor of the upcoming HRB 2017 Fall Fundraising Breakfast. Thank you, Carley Construction! The generosity of our sponsors makes it possible for HRB to ensure the vitality and diversity of Bainbridge Island through affordable housing. To read more about our Fundraising Breakfast, click here. SaveSave

In a recent article, Alanna McCargo of the Urban Institute shares three rental housing trends that will likely have impacts on the already problematic affordable housing shortage: 1. Growing and changing rental demographics, including more older Americans, a younger generation that is renting for a longer portion of their lives, and a growing immigrant population. 2. A supply deficit. McCargo …